MG3 Preparation of A Mining Compliance Report-June-2022

Preparation of a mining compliance report
Mineral Resources Division

Department for Energy and Mining
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Preferred way to cite this publication. Department for Energy and Mining 2021. Preparing a mining
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Date Comment
March 2005 First published as Guidelines for miners: preparation of a compliance report for non-extractive operations
(regulation 86) in South Australia.
December 2020 Updated in line with Mining Regulations 2020.
June 2021 Reporting separated into Parts 2 and 3 dependent on production volume and rehabilitation liability estimate.
August 2021 Formatting updates.
Minerals Regulatory Guidelines MG3  August 2021 1

Contents
PART 1 – Preparation of a mining compliance report – Guidance....................................................................4
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................. 4
Public access............................................................................................................................................... 4
Key regulatory principles............................................................................................................................. 4
Structure...................................................................................................................................................... 4
Requirement for submission and reporting period.......................................................................................5
Format and submission of reports............................................................................................................... 5
PART 2 – Annual compliance report for operations producing <100,000 tonnes or have RLE <$1M...............6
1 Declaration of accuracy............................................................................................................................ 9
2 Public liability insurance.......................................................................................................................... 10
3 Identification............................................................................................................................................ 11
4 Tenements.............................................................................................................................................. 12
5 Other approvals...................................................................................................................................... 13
6 Ore reserves and mineral resources....................................................................................................... 14
7 Compliance with environmental outcomes/objectives and leading indicator criteria...............................15
8 Compliance with non-outcome-based tenement conditions....................................................................16
9 Rectification of non-compliances............................................................................................................ 17
10 Disturbance and rehabilitation activities................................................................................................ 18
11 Reconciliation of native vegetation clearance.......................................................................................20
12 Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act reporting...................................................22
13 Exempt land.......................................................................................................................................... 23
14 Complaints............................................................................................................................................ 24
15 Changes to authorised operations and emerging environmental hazards............................................25
16 Technical reports.................................................................................................................................. 26
17 Voluntary information............................................................................................................................ 27
Appendix A Public liability insurance......................................................................................................... 28
Appendix B Exploration on mining leases.................................................................................................. 29
Appendix C Supporting reports.................................................................................................................. 34
Appendix D Example compliance with environmental outcomes/objectives and leading indicator criteria 35
PART 3 – Annual compliance report for operations producing >100,000 tonnes or have RLE >$1M.............38
1 Declaration of accuracy.......................................................................................................................... 41
2 Public liability insurance.......................................................................................................................... 42
3 Identification............................................................................................................................................ 43
4 Tenements.............................................................................................................................................. 44
5 Other approvals...................................................................................................................................... 46
6 Ore reserves and mineral resources....................................................................................................... 47
7 Mining, processing and waste storage activities.....................................................................................48
8 Compliance with environmental outcomes/objectives and leading indicator criteria...............................49
9 Compliance with non-outcome-based tenement conditions....................................................................50
10 Rectification of non-compliances.......................................................................................................... 51
11 Disturbance and rehabilitation activities................................................................................................ 52
12 Reconciliation of native vegetation clearance.......................................................................................54
13 Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act reporting...................................................56
14 Exempt land.......................................................................................................................................... 57
15 Complaints............................................................................................................................................ 59
16 Management system reviews............................................................................................................... 60
17 Verification of uncertainty...................................................................................................................... 61

18 Changes to authorised operations and emerging environmental hazards............................................62

19 Technical reports.................................................................................................................................. 63
20 Voluntary information............................................................................................................................ 64
Appendix A Public liability insurance......................................................................................................... 65
Appendix B Exploration on mining leases.................................................................................................. 66
Appendix C Supporting reports.................................................................................................................. 71
Appendix D Example compliance with environmental outcomes/objectives and leading indicator criteria 72

PART 1 – Preparation of a mining compliance report – Guidance

Introduction
A compliance report template has been developed by the Department for Energy and Mining (the
department) for tenement holders preparing compliance reports for authorised operations on a mining lease
(ML), miscellaneous purposes licence (MPL) and a private mine (PM). This document provides assistance
and advice to help you comply with the determinations set out in the terms of reference for mining
compliance reports.
The determination was made under regulation 77 of the Mining Regulations 2020 (Mining Regulations).
Under the Mining Act 1971 (Mining Act), it is mandatory to comply with this determination. As determinations
may change at any time, always check the department website for the latest version.
The tenement holder must provide the department with a mining compliance report summarising compliance
monitoring activities and providing evidence that operations on the tenement are compliant with requirements
of the approved program for environment protection and rehabilitation (PEPR) or mine operation plan (MOP)
and lease or licence conditions. The information must be detailed and accurate, clearly demonstrating where
compliance has, and has not, been met.
The compliance report reassures the community, industry, government and other stakeholders that
regulatory obligations are being met.
Public access
Transparency is a key principle of the department’s approach to the effective and efficient regulation of the
resources industry, and the department aims to provide the community with open access to relevant
information on regulatory processes and decisions. It is the tenement holder’s responsibility to monitor their
own compliance and demonstrate compliance to their stakeholders through public reporting. In accordance
with section 15AA of the Mining Act and Schedule 1 of the Mining Regulations, mining compliance reports
will be made available for public release and published on the department website.
Key regulatory principles

The compliance report template is underpinned by the department’s key regulatory principles outlined in
Regulation of mineral exploration and mining in South Australia.
The compliance report should:

 be concise and easily understood by other parties
 make clear how conclusions about compliance with environmental outcomes/objectives have been
reached
 be fit for purpose and without irrelevant detail
 openly disclose any non-compliances
 ensure that any specific uncertainties or assumptions are clearly identified in each section where
relevant, rather than include a broad disclaimer on the reliability of information and conclusions
 reflect that the tenement holder has full responsibility for the compliance report’s content, irrespective of
who prepared the document. If it has been prepared and submitted by a third party consultant, submit
written confirmation that the consultant is authorised to act as an agent on behalf of the tenement holder
 not include a disclaimer on the reliability of information and conclusions, nor assert copyright on making
copies of the report.

Structure
The compliance report template (see Parts 2 and 3 of this document) aligns with the information required by
the determinations set out in the terms of reference for mining compliance reports. The sections are
interdependent, and failure to adequately complete any one section will impact on the overall document
integrity.
Please refer to the terms of reference for mining compliance reports when completing a compliance
report. Guidance may not be provided for requirements in the terms of reference that are a clear and
self-explanatory statement.
Requirement for submission and reporting period

A compliance report is required for all for authorised operations on a mining lease (ML), miscellaneous
purposes licence (MPL) and a private mine (PM).
A compliance report must be submitted annually within 60 days of the end of each reporting period.
A final compliance report must be submitted for a mineral tenement that is to be expired, surrendered,
cancelled or forfeited.
If the anniversary of the day the relevant mineral tenement was granted (or equivalent proclamation date for
Private Mines) falls within 1 January 2021 and 30 June 2021, it has been determined that:
 the reporting period for the purposes of Mining Regulation 77(3)(b) will be a period commencing on
1 January 2021 and ending on the anniversary of the day on which the mineral tenement was granted in
the calendar year of 2022.
 where there are multiple mineral tenements associated with a single operation, the reporting period will
be based on the anniversary of the first granted tenement.
 where the tenement holder submitted a compliance report for more than one tenement under regulation
86 of the repealed Mining Regulations 2011—the date and the frequency that the tenement holder
submitted reports under the repealed Mining Regulations 2011 remains.
 the period after the end of the reporting period for the purposes of Mining Regulation 77(4)(a) is 60 days.
(i.e. submission must be made within 60 days of the end of the reporting period).
Format and submission of reports

Submissions should be made using the templates provided in Part 2 or Part 3 of this document.
PART 2 – Annual compliance report for operations producing <100,000 tonnes or have RLE <$1M
If the authorised operations extract an amount less than 100,000 tonnes per annum or have a rehabilitation
liability estimate (RLE), as set out in the PEPR/MOP, less than $1,000,000AUD.
PART 3 – Annual compliance report for operations producing >100,000 tonnes or have RLE >$1M
If the authorised operations extract an amount exceeding 100,000 tonnes per annum or have a rehabilitation
liability estimate (RLE), as set out in the PEPR/MOP, above $1,000,000AUD.
A compliance report must be submitted in accordance with Mining Regulations 77(4)(b) and 77(6)(b) in the
following form, unless otherwise specified by the Director of Mines or the department:
 Submit an electronic version of the report using the mining compliance report templates provided on the
department website (this document).
 Submit the electronic report online through the department website.
 Submit as one single Acrobat PDF file.
 Supply Microsoft Word-compatible files if requested by the Director of Mines, the department or other
authorised officers.
 Submit by email or in hard copy if requested by the Director of Mines or other authorised officers.
 Include a signed (digital signatures allowed) statement by the tenement holder declaring that the content
of the report has been reviewed and is accurate.

PART 2 – Annual compliance report for operations producing

<100,000 tonnes or have RLE <$1M
Use this template to report mining activity and compliance for all authorised operations on a mining lease
(ML), miscellaneous purpose licence (MPL) and a private mine (PM) if the authorised operations extract an
amount less than 100,000 tonnes per annum or have a rehabilitation liability estimate (RLE), as set out in the
PEPR/MOP, less than $1,000,000AUD.
Refer to the terms of reference for mining compliance reports when completing this report.

Mining compliance report
Insert company mining compliance report title page and remove

preceding pages and Part 3.
<Insert tenement number(s) and date of preparation> 7

Contents
1 Declaration of accuracy................................................................................................................................. 9
2 Public liability insurance............................................................................................................................... 10
3 Identification................................................................................................................................................. 11
4 Tenements................................................................................................................................................... 12
5 Other approvals........................................................................................................................................... 13
6 Ore reserves and mineral resources............................................................................................................ 14
7 Compliance with environmental outcomes/objectives and leading indicator criteria....................................15
8 Compliance with non-outcome-based tenement conditions.........................................................................16
9 Rectification of non-compliances................................................................................................................. 17
10 Disturbance and rehabilitation activities..................................................................................................... 18
11 Reconciliation of native vegetation clearance............................................................................................ 20
12 Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act reporting........................................................22
13 Exempt land............................................................................................................................................... 23
14 Complaints................................................................................................................................................. 24
15 Changes to authorised operations and emerging environmental hazards.................................................25
16 Technical reports....................................................................................................................................... 26
17 Voluntary information................................................................................................................................. 27
Appendix A Public liability insurance............................................................................................................... 28
Appendix B Exploration on mining leases....................................................................................................... 29
Appendix C Supporting reports....................................................................................................................... 34
Appendix D Example compliance with environmental outcomes/objectives and leading indicator criteria......35

1 Declaration of accuracy
This report is prepared for the Department for Energy and Mining to fulfil the annual mining compliance
reporting requirements for the tenements listed herein. The information contained in this report is to the best
of my knowledge a true and accurate record of the mining activities and compliance status for the reporting
period.
Name Click to enter text
Position Click to enter text
Company or agent Click to enter text
Signature Click to enter text
Date dd/mm/yyyy
Summary of steps undertaken Provide a summary of the steps the tenement holder has taken to ensure the accuracy of the
to review the compliance document here
report to ensure its accuracy

2 Public liability insurance

Provide details relating to public liability insurance and attach a certificate evidencing insurance coverage as
Appendix A to this compliance report. Documents provided should certify that the insurance is current.
Click to enter text

3 Identification
Mine name(s) Include commonly used name of the mine(s)
Tenement holder(s) Include company name, address and contact details
Operating company(s) Include company name, address and contact details of company(s) that have worked on the listed
tenement(s) during the reporting period (other than the tenement holder)
Tenement number(s) Include tenement type and number
Program for environment Provide the name of the approved PEPR/MOP PEPR/MOP no. Click to enter text
protection and rehabilitation document (s)
PEPR(s) or mine operation PEPR(s)/MOP dd/mm/yyyy
plan (MOP) document approval date
Site contact Name Click to enter text
Email Click to enter text
Phone Click to enter text
Location details Provide general area of the State, distance and direction to nearest town
Reporting period From dd/mm/yyyy To dd/mm/yyyy

Compliance report submission dd/mm/yyyy
date

4 Tenements
Using Table 4.1 provide a summary list and the status of currency of all tenements covered by the approved
PEPR(s)/MOP(s).
Table 4.1 Tenement summary

Tenement Tenement grant date Tenement expiry date Status of currency
Insert tenement type and dd/mm/yyyy dd/mm/yyyy e.g. renewal application

number submitted to the department
on dd/mm/yyyy
Click + to repeat row

5 Other approvals
Using Table 5.1, provide a summary list and the current status of any approvals required to authorise the mining operation that are relevant to the
achievement of environmental outcomes and objectives within the approved PEPR/MOP, and or compliance with the tenement conditions.
5.1 Other approvals

Approval document Regulatory authority or other Supporting documents Relevant environmental Status of currency
outcome/objective or tenement
condition
Environment Protection Authority South Australian EPA Landfill Environment Management ML xxx, Schedule x, Condition x e.g. renewal application submitted
(EPA) authorisation Plan to EPA on dd/mm/yyyy

6 Ore reserves and mineral resources

Using Table 6.1, provide a statement of the estimated mine life.
Table 6.1 Estimated mine life

Estimated mine life (years) Click to enter text
Notes
e.g. reasons for any variations
Note: There are legislative requirements for tenements holders conducting exploration activities with specific
reporting requirements set down in regulation 78 of the Mining Regulations 2020. If any exploration has been
undertaken during the reporting period, technical reports and data must be provided to the department in
accordance with Mineral Regulatory Guidelines MG13 Mineral exploration reporting guidelines for South
Australia.

7 Compliance with environmental outcomes/objectives and leading indicator criteria

Using Table 7.1, provide a statement that operations were, or were not, compliant with each environmental
outcome/objective (including mine completion outcomes/objectives) specified in the tenement conditions or
approved PEPR/MOP. The statement must be supported by a summary of measurement criteria data that
clearly demonstrates the conclusion that the environmental outcome/objective was (or was not) fully
achieved.
Summarise data relating to any leading indicator criteria in the approved PEPR/MOP. If any leading indicator
criteria have been, or will become, relevant to the operation of any control strategy, the report must state the
actions that were taken and if the relevant controls strategies continue to be effective.
Where instances of noncompliance with the relevant environmental outcomes/objectives in either the
approved PEPR/MOP or tenement conditions have occurred during the current reporting period, also
complete Table 9.1.
Table 7.1 Compliance with environmental outcomes
Aspect Tenement(s) Compliance status

e.g. air quality, surface water Click to enter text Click to choose a status
Environmental outcome/objective
As specified in approved PEPR/MOP
Tenement condition
Corresponding tenement condition – if applicable
Outcome/objective measurement criteria

Outcome/objective measurement criteria summary. Further details can be provided in a supporting appendix, but sufficient
details must be provided in this section.
Summarise outcome/objective measurement criteria data as supporting evidence to demonstrate that the environmental
outcome/objective was (or was not) fully achieved.
Leading indicator criteria.

Leading indicator summary. Further details can be provided in a supporting appendix, but sufficient details must be
provided in this section.
Summarise data relating to any leading indicator criteria and state any actions taken, if relevant.
Effectiveness of existing controls

Provide a statement concerning the effectiveness of existing control strategies.
List any additional control strategies implemented in the reporting period or to be adopted in the next reporting period to demonstrate
that the environmental outcome/objective can and will continue to be achieved.
Supporting report reference

Click to enter text
Click + to repeat table

8 Compliance with non-outcome-based tenement conditions

Using Table 8.1, provide a statement on the compliance status of any tenement conditions of the lease or
licence that do not relate to an environmental outcome in the approved PEPR. Provide evidence to support
the statement of compliance.
This section is not relevant to Private Mines.
Table 8.1 Compliance with non-outcome-based tenement conditions

Tenement condition and Compliance status Evidence demonstrating compliance with tenement condition
number
ML nnnn, Schedule n, Condition Click to choose a status Provide qualitative or quantitative evidence to support the
n compliance conclusion. If detailed data is required, include this as
an appendix, and summarise the data in this table.
If instances of noncompliance with the relevant tenement conditions have occurred during the current
reporting period, also complete Table 9.1.

9 Rectification of non-compliances
Where instances of non-compliance have occurred during the reporting period, complete Table 9.1.
Table 9.1 Rectification of non-compliances
Date of the incident dd/mm/yyyy Date the incident was reported dd/mm/yyyy
What environmental outcome/objective or tenement condition was breached?
Click to enter text
State the cause of the non-compliance
Click to enter text
Detail any actions taken or yet to be taken to rectify the non-compliance and to prevent the recurrence of any such
noncompliance.
Click to enter text
Where non-compliances under regulation 79 of the Mining Regulations 2020 have previously been reported in compliance reports and
not fully rectified at the time of reporting, a status update to assess the effectiveness of rectification must be provided.
Summarise actions being undertaken to rectify previous non-compliances. If unable to demonstrate compliance, state reasons
relevance of the outcome/objective and measurement criteria to the current risk profile of the project or current stage of the project.
Click to enter text

10 Disturbance and rehabilitation activities

Using the tables below, provide a summary of the disturbance and rehabilitation activities. A plan should be
included if there was an increase or decrease to the disturbance footprint during the reporting period.
Table 10.1 Disturbance activities

Area Description of disturbance activity carried out during the reporting Amount of land Total area
period disturbed during disturbed
the reporting (hectares)
period (hectares)
Area or domain Outline disturbance that has occurred Hectares Hectares

Total Hectares Hectares
Table 10.2 Rehabilitation activities

Area Description of rehabilitation works carried Amount of land Estimated amount Total amount of
out during the reporting period rehabilitated of land to be land where
during the rehabilitated in rehabilitation
reporting period the next reporting works are
(hectares) period (hectares) completed
(hectares)
Area or domain Outline the rehabilitation that has occurred Hectares Hectares Hectares
Total Hectares Hectares Hectares
Strategies implemented to avoid or minimise disturbance
Click to enter text
Provide a summary of any potential improvements learned from previous rehabilitation activities
Click to enter text
Insert map or plan showing the disturbance and rehabilitation that has occurred during the reporting period.


11 Reconciliation of native vegetation clearance

If the PEPR/MOP includes an approved native vegetation management plan (NVMP) for the clearance of
native vegetation under the Native Vegetation Act 1991, detail, using tables, text and figures as required:
 the approved maximum native vegetation clearance, as described in the PEPR/MOP (in hectares and
shown on a plan)
 the amount of native vegetation cleared in the reporting period (in hectares and shown on a plan)
 the total amount cleared to date
 any payment made to the Native Vegetation Council within the reporting period
 an estimated amount proposed to be cleared in the next reporting period
 provision of information, including annual monitoring and progress reports to demonstrate compliance
with the NVMP where the Significant Environmental Benefit (SEB) is being provided by the tenement
holder or mine operator with an on-ground SEB offset.
Insert map, plan or figure showing the amount of approved maximum native vegetation clearance and
amount of native vegetation cleared in the reporting period.


12 Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act reporting

Using Table 12.1, where the tenement was the subject of an approval under the Commonwealth
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), include a summary report
demonstrating compliance with all EPBC Act approval conditions.
Table 12.1 Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act reporting
Condition Condition Compliance status Evidence demonstrating compliance with

number condition
Click to enter Click to enter text Click to choose a status Include data, or refer to supporting report or
text other attachment(s)
Additional requirements
If any additional requirements of the EPBC Act conditions are identified, these must be specifically addressed here.

13 Exempt land
Using Table 13.1, provide:
 a statement that all waivers for land relevant to the mining operation are in place and compliant with exempt land provisions, in accordance with Section 9
of the Mining Act 1971.
 an update on whether notice has been given to the Mining Registrar that an exempt land agreement has been entered into.
Table 13.1 Exempt land statement

All waivers for land relevant to the mining operation are in place, and compliant with exempt land Yes or No (if ‘No’ provide further details on the status on any exempt land provision)
provisions, in accordance with Section 9 of the Mining Act 1971
Notice has been given to the Mining Registrar that an exempt land agreement has been entered into Yes or No (if ‘No’ provide the date notice will be given to the Mining Register that an
exempt land agreement will be entered into)

14 Complaints
Using Table 14.1, provide a summary of any complaints received during the reporting period and how they were resolved.
Table 14.1 Complaints

Date of complaint Nature of the complaint Complaint related to What action was taken to address the complaint Resolution date
a noncompliance (or yet to be taken)
dd/mm/yyyy Click to enter text Yes or No Detail what action was taken (or yet to be taken) to dd/mm/yyyy
address the complaint and any issues identified

15 Changes to authorised operations and emerging environmental hazards

Using Table 15.1, for the reporting period, provide a summary list of:
 any change(s) to authorised operations submitted as a review of a PEPR or MOP or submitted as a change notification in accordance with the terms of
reference for change in operations application.
 any PEPR or MOP approvals.
 any changes to the tenement terms and conditions approved for the reporting period.
Table 15.1 Changes to authorised operations

Description of change to existing mining Date submitted to the Department Date accepted by the Current status at the end of the reporting period
operation department response department
Description of change to existing mining dd/mm/yyyy Approved or not dd/mm/yyyy e.g. crushing and screening plant upgrade commenced,
operation approved estimated completion by mm/yyyy
Provide a description of any new or emerging environmental hazards that apply, or appear to be arising, in relation to mining operations
e.g. uranium mineralisation intersected and the development of radiation management plan has commenced; acid sulfate soils were intersected when excavating drill sumps (list control
measures implemented to prevent environmental harm)

16 Technical reports
Using Table 16.1, provide a summary list of all technical data, studies and reports generated during the
reporting period that support the achievement of tenement conditions and environmental outcomes and
objectives in the approved PEPR or MOP.
Table 16.1 Technical reports

Report title Author(s)
List full report title and published date List author(s) as found in report

17 Voluntary information
Using the tables below, provide a summary list of additional information beyond the minimum required by
legislation to demonstrate compliance. Inclusion of this information will enhance stakeholder relationships,
maintain a social licence to operate and is strongly recommended.
Table 17.1 Voluntary information

Item Description
e.g. project footprint; greenhouse gas emissions; Click to enter text

electricity consumption; annual water usage;
water management and recycling; number of
employees (company and contractors)
Table 17.2 Community engagement

Community or wider environment support Description
activities
e.g. community consultative committee meetings; Click to enter text

mine open days, field day attendance, cultural
heritage training; environmental research
information

Appendix A Public liability insurance

Attach a certificate of insurance coverage. Documents should certify that insurance is current.

Appendix B Exploration on mining leases

Complete this appendix for all exploration on mining leases.
B1 Exploration activities, exploration rehabilitation, exploration liabilities on the mining lease

Have any exploration activities been conducted during the current reporting period? Yes or no If yes, complete all sections of Appendix B.
Have rehabilitation activities been undertaken during the reporting period? Yes or no If yes, complete all sections of Appendix B.
Is there any outstanding rehabilitation from current or previous reporting periods to be undertaken? Yes or no If yes, complete all sections of Appendix B.
If no to all of above, no further information on exploration activities is required.
B2 Summary of exploration activities and status of rehabilitation

Using Table B2.1, provide a summary of all exploration activities and the rehabilitation status of all exploration sites at the end of the current reporting period.
Table B2.1 Summary of exploration activities

Tenement Program Drillholes or Rehabilitated Drill lines / Drill line/access Costeans Costeans Comments
number notification sites drill sites access tracks track length (km) rehabilitated
submit date
Click to enter dd/mm/yyyy Click to enter Click to enter text Click to enter Click to enter text Click to enter Click to enter Click to enter text
text text text text text
Using Tables B2.2 to B2.4 (where applicable), detail the location and rehabilitation status of all exploration sites during the current reporting period and
unrehabilitated sites from previous reporting periods.
Table B2.2 Drillhole or site rehabilitation status

Tenement Program Drillholes or Date drilled Drilling Hole Number of Drill pad Easting Northing Zone Rehabilitation Status† Planned Comments
number notification sites method* depth sumps and size (m2) (GDA 94) (GDA 94) date rehabilitation
submit date (m) dimensions date
Click to dd/mm/ Click to dd/mm/ Click to Click Click to Click to Click to Click to Click dd/mm/yyyy Click to dd/mm/yyyy Click to enter text
enter text yyyy enter text yyyy enter to enter text enter enter text enter text to enter
text enter text enter text
text text
* AC aircore or vacuum; RM rotary mud; RC reverse circulation; RAB rotary air blast; D diamond; P percussion; V vibracore; O other.
† C drillsite completely rehabilitated; N no rehabilitation completed; PR partial rehabilitation – specify remaining rehabilitation to be completed within the comments section.

Table B2.3 Access track or drill line rehabilitation status

Tenement Program Track Tracks or Rehabilitated Area of Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Tracks or Planned Comments
number notification identification lines created tracks or lines disturbance date method lines to be rehabilitation
submit date (km) (km) (ha or m2) rehabilitated date
(km)
Click to dd/mm/yyyy Click to enter Click to enter Click to enter Click to enter dd/mm/yyyy Click to enter Click to enter dd/mm/yyyy Click to enter text
enter text text text text text text text
Table B2.4 Costean rehabilitation status

Tenement Program Costean Date Dimensions Total area Easting Northing Zone Rehabilitation Costean Planned Comments
number notification identification excavated (length, width, of (GDA2020) (GDA2020) status rehabilitation rehabilitation
submit date depth) disturbance date date
Click to dd/mm/yyyy Click to dd/mm/yyyy Click to enter Click to Click to Click to Click to Click to enter dd/mm/yyyy dd/mm/yyyy Click to enter text
enter text enter text text enter text enter text enter text enter text
text
Summarise rehabilitation activities planned for the next reporting period.

Click to enter text
Using Table B2.5, demonstrate how drillholes that intersect a single confined aquifer, multiple aquifers or artesian aquifers were abandoned in accordance
with Information Sheet M21 Mineral exploration drillholes – general specifications for construction and abandonment.
Table B2.5 Drillhole abandonment summary
Tenement Drillhole Aquifer(s) Backfilling Total depth Drilling Aquifer Aquifer Type of Cementing Comments
number intersected? requirements (m) completion formation name interval (m) aquifer(s) interval (m)
date intersected
Click to Click to enter yes or no e.g. cuttings Click to enter dd/mm/yyyy Click to enter text from – to e.g. unconfined, from – to Click to enter text
enter text text only or cuttings text confined or
and cement artesian
grout plugs

Provide a drillhole abandonment or completion diagram(s).
Date prepared Location details Comments

dd/mm/yyyy Click to enter text Click to enter text
Click below to insert a picture

B3 Photos
Using Table B3.1, include representative photos to demonstrate compliance with approved environmental
outcomes. Ensure that all information about each photo is completed.
Table B3.1 Photo monitoring – duplicate table as required
Site identification or Date taken Easting Northing Zone Comments

details (GDA2020) (GDA2020)
Click to enter text dd/mm/ Click to enter text Click to enter text Click Click to enter text
yyyy to
enter
text

B4 Maps
Using Table B4.1, provide appropriate map(s) of all exploration activities conducted. Include all activities
conducted during this reporting and previous reporting periods, and the rehabilitation status of each site
(drillholes, tracks or drill traverses, costeans or trenches). Ensure that all information about each map is
completed.
Table B4.1 Maps showing exploration activities
Date prepared Site identification / details Comments


Appendix C Supporting reports

Supporting reports must be included in the compliance report if detailed information regarding monitoring,
investigations and technical reports are required to demonstrate compliance with environmental outcomes
and objectives –including mine completion outcomes and objectives. Follow these keys in the preparation of
supporting reports:
 When appending a technical report, include a summary of the main findings and conclusions. Link
conclusions back to the approved PEPR or MOP and the relevant environmental outcome, objective or
tenement conditions.
 Where large sets of data have been collected, use charts and tables to summarise findings.
 Graphic representations of the data must clearly display labels, units and values.

Appendix D Example compliance with environmental outcomes/objectives and leading

indicator criteria
Table D.1 Compliance with environmental outcomes/objectives – example only
Aboriginal heritage ML 123 Compliant
The tenement holder must during construction, operation and post completion ensure that there is no damage, disturbance or
interference to Aboriginal heritage sites, objects or remains unless it is authorised under the relevant legislation.
Tenement condition
See ML 123 Schedule 6, Condition 1
Measurement criteria
OMC1 – Annual audit of land disturbance permits demonstrate that infrastructure locations are within the approved work areas,
cultural heritage survey report conditions, and have authorisations in accordance with the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1988 (SA) prior to
any ground disturbance occurring.
OMC2 – Annual audit of cultural heritage survey records demonstrate that upon discovery of new Aboriginal heritage sites, objects or
remains at infrastructure locations were treated in accordance with the Cultural Heritage Management Plan until authorisations under
the Aboriginal Heritage Act were obtained.
Measurement criteria summary – further details can be provided in a supporting appendix, but sufficient details must be provided in
this section
OMC1 – All land disturbance has been spatially audited against land disturbance permit boundaries using survey data, drone and
satellite imagery in ArcGIS, and has confirmed all works were completed within approved work areas, cultural heritage survey report
conditions and with authorisation in accordance with the Aboriginal Heritage Act.
OMC2 – No new Aboriginal sites discovered during the reporting period. Existing sites are demarcated to ensure operations don’t
encroach.
Leading indicator criteria – further details can be provided in a supporting appendix, but sufficient details must be provided in this
section
Monthly inspection (i.e. ground survey, drone flyover or suitable alternative method) at infrastructure locations during construction
demonstrates land clearing has not been undertaken outside of areas defined in the associated land disturbance permit.
Leading indicator summary – further details can be provided in a supporting appendix, but sufficient details must be provided in this
section
Thirty-two on-ground land disturbance permit inspections were undertaken during the reporting period in conjunction with regular
capture of drone imagery and survey pickups. All 32 inspections demonstrated that land clearing has not been undertaken outside of
areas defined in the associated land disturbance permit.

The existing control strategies continue to prove effective. Further demonstration on the effectiveness of strategies is provided below.
- Avoidance of sites of cultural heritage significance as determined in consultation with the traditional owners.
- Cultural heritage surveys with the traditional owners.
- Cultural Heritage Register and supporting GIS information (shape files) to record or identify clearance areas and status.
- Land disturbance approval process.
- Cultural awareness training.
- Area-specific and site inductions and training.
- Cultural heritage management plan.
- Identification and fencing of sites of cultural heritage significance.
- Cultural heritage sites are identified through cultural heritage surveys prior to the commencement of any work, all known sites are
recorded and issued in cultural heritage reports with associated GIS data. The cultural heritage reports are document controlled and
the master cultural heritage shape file is updated upon receipt of reports identifying all ground that has been culturally surveyed, sites
identified as culturally cleared, sites identified as not culturally cleared and any specific obligations.
- Land disturbance permits are not approved or issued until the cultural heritage aspects have been reviewed by the company heritage
advisor. Traditional owner cultural monitors are present during initial land disturbance.
- There has been no disturbance of these sites since commencement of mining operations in 2013 including throughout 2019.

n/a


Groundwater – drawdown ML 123 Compliant
The tenement holder must during construction, operation and post completion ensure that there is no adverse change to groundwater
quantity within aquifers outside of the predicted extent of groundwater drawdown delineated by the groundwater model as a result of
mining operations or mining related activities.
Tenement condition
OMC1 – Quarterly monitoring of groundwater compliance monitoring wells demonstrates that the standing water levels don’t exceed
the compliance site-specific trigger values.
this section
OMC1 – No exceedances of compliance levels. Refer to Appendix n for all monitoring results – i.e. hydrographs and figures of
monitoring locations.
Summary results and discussion: Standing water levels were measured quarterly at well A and well B throughout the reporting period.
Water levels for both compliance wells remained above baseline levels and are therefore compliant throughout the reporting period.
An example of well A at monitoring site 1 is provided below.
Well A standing water levels (mToC)
section
Quarterly monitoring of groundwater leading indicator monitoring well C demonstrates that the standing water levels are trending in
accordance with the established hydrographs (See PEPR, Appendix B).
section
Monitoring well C was monitored quarterly throughout the reporting period. Standing water levels in the leading indicator well (blue
line) showed either no deviation from the predicted hydrographs (red line), or minor fluctuations throughout the year ending with water
levels in line with the predicted hydrographs.
Well C standing water levels (mAHD) vs predicted standing water levels (mAHD)


- Site water balance based on modelling inputs and life of mine plan.
- Production wellfield and mine dewatering will not exceed maximum daily abstraction rate (PEPR, Table 6.19).
- Water balance to be updated in conjunction with life of mine plan.
- Flow/sump meters to monitor abstraction and mine dewatering rates.
- Ongoing calibration of the groundwater model using data obtained from groundwater monitoring
- Installed capacity of pumping infrastructure is below maximum daily abstraction rate.
- Current mine inflows are within modelled parameters.

Appendix A Environmental compliance technical report.

PART 3 – Annual compliance report for operations producing

>100,000 tonnes or have RLE >$1M
Use this template to report mining activity and compliance for all authorised operations on a mining lease
(ML), miscellaneous purpose licence (MPL) and a private mine (PM) if the authorised operations extract an
amount exceeding 100,000 tonnes per annum or have a rehabilitation liability estimate (RLE), as set out in
the PEPR/MOP, above $1,000,000AUD.
Refer to the terms of reference for mining compliance reports when completing this report.

Insert company mining compliance report title page and remove

Parts 1 and 2.

Contents
1 Declaration of accuracy............................................................................................................................... 41
2 Public liability insurance............................................................................................................................... 42
3 Identification................................................................................................................................................. 43
4 Tenements................................................................................................................................................... 44
5 Other approvals........................................................................................................................................... 46
6 Ore reserves and mineral resources............................................................................................................ 47
7 Mining, processing and waste storage activities.......................................................................................... 48
8 Compliance with environmental outcomes/objectives and leading indicator criteria....................................49
9 Compliance with non-outcome-based tenement conditions.........................................................................50
10 Rectification of non-compliances............................................................................................................... 51
11 Disturbance and rehabilitation activities..................................................................................................... 52
12 Reconciliation of native vegetation clearance............................................................................................ 54
13 Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act reporting........................................................56
14 Exempt land............................................................................................................................................... 57
15 Complaints................................................................................................................................................. 59
16 Management system reviews.................................................................................................................... 60
17 Verification of uncertainty........................................................................................................................... 61
18 Changes to authorised operations and emerging environmental hazards.................................................62
19 Technical reports....................................................................................................................................... 63
20 Voluntary information................................................................................................................................. 64
Appendix A Public liability insurance............................................................................................................... 65
Appendix B Exploration on mining leases....................................................................................................... 66
Appendix C Supporting reports....................................................................................................................... 71
Appendix D Example compliance with environmental outcomes/objectives and leading indicator criteria......72

1 Declaration of accuracy
This report is prepared for the Department for Energy and Mining to fulfil the annual mining compliance
reporting requirements for the tenements listed herein. The information contained in this report is to the best
of my knowledge a true and accurate record of the mining activities and compliance status for the reporting
period.
Name Click to enter text
Position Click to enter text
Company or agent Click to enter text
Signature Click to enter text
Date dd/mm/yyyy
Summary of steps undertaken Provide a summary of the steps the tenement holder has taken to ensure the accuracy of the
to review the compliance document here
report to ensure its accuracy

2 Public liability insurance

Provide details relating to public liability insurance and attach a certificate evidencing insurance coverage as
Appendix A to this compliance report. Documents provided should certify that the insurance is current.
Click to enter text

3 Identification
Mine name(s) Include commonly used name of the mine(s)
Tenement holder(s) Include company name, address and contact details
Operating company(s) Include company name, address and contact details of company(s) that have worked on the listed
tenement(s) during the reporting period (other than the tenement holder)
Tenement number(s) Include tenement type and number
Program for environment Provide the name of the approved PEPR/MOP PEPR/MOP no. Click to enter text
protection and rehabilitation document (s)
PEPR(s) or mine operation PEPR(s)/MOP dd/mm/yyyy
plan (MOP) document approval date
Site contact Name Click to enter text
Email Click to enter text
Phone Click to enter text
Location details Provide general area of the State, distance and direction to nearest town
Reporting period From dd/mm/yyyy To dd/mm/yyyy

Compliance report submission dd/mm/yyyy
date

4 Tenements
Using Table 4.1 provide a summary list and the status of currency of all tenements covered by the approved
PEPR(s)/MOP(s).
Table 4.1 Tenement summary

Tenement Tenement grant date Tenement expiry date Status of currency
Insert tenement type and dd/mm/yyyy dd/mm/yyyy e.g. renewal application

number submitted to the department
on dd/mm/yyyy
Provide a plan(s) of the mining operation showing all tenement boundaries covered by the approved
PEPR/MOP. Ensure all maps and plans conform to the standards specified within the terms of reference for
mining compliance reports.
Click below to insert plan(s).

Click + to add images

5 Other approvals
Using Table 5.1, provide a summary list and the current status of any approvals required to authorise the mining operation that are relevant to the
achievement of environmental outcomes and objectives within the approved PEPR/MOP, and or compliance with the tenement conditions.
5.1 Other approvals

Approval document Regulatory authority or other Supporting documents Relevant environmental Status of currency
outcome/objective or tenement
condition
Environment Protection Authority South Australian EPA Landfill Environment Management ML xxx, Schedule x, Condition x e.g. renewal application submitted
(EPA) authorisation Plan to EPA on dd/mm/yyyy

6 Ore reserves and mineral resources

Using Table 6.1, provide a statement of the estimated mine life.
Table 6.1 Estimated mine life

Estimated mine life (years) Click to enter text
Notes
Note: There are legislative requirements for tenements holders conducting exploration activities with specific
reporting requirements set down in regulation 78 of the Mining Regulations 2020. If any exploration has been
undertaken during the reporting period, technical reports and data must be provided to the department in
accordance with Mineral Regulatory Guidelines MG13 Mineral exploration reporting guidelines for South
Australia.
Provide, using tables and text as required:

 a statement of the current mineral resource and ore reserve estimates in the tenement area, broken
down by individual deposits where possible. Reporting should be compliant with Joint Ore Reserve
Committee standards or equivalent international codes accepted by the Committee for Mineral Reserves
International Reporting Standards. If mineral resources or ore reserves reporting is outside the scope of
these codes, provide a brief description of the basis of the estimates, to the satisfaction of the
department, including demonstration that the resource continues to be economically mined at current
commodity prices.
 a statement of any change in the mineral resource and ore reserves from those that form the basis for
the mining operation in the approved PEPR.
 a summary of any new delineation or exploration drilling activities on the tenement, or any other potential
sources of ore, such as from nearby mines, that may have a significant effect on the future production
levels and mine life.
 a summary of exploration details, included in Appendix B, using the exploration on mining leases
template.

7 Mining, processing and waste storage activities

Using the tables below provide:
 a summary of the quantity of ore mined and processed in the reporting period, and the expected quantity
to be mined and processed in the next reporting period.
 a summary of the quantity of ore currently stockpiled on the tenement, the amount of concentrate or
other products exported from the tenement in the reporting period, and the amount expected to be
exported in the next reporting period.
 a summary of the amount of overburden or waste mined during the reporting period, the amount of
overburden or waste to be mined during the next period and the amount of overburden or waste mined
since commencement of mining operations.
Table 7.1 Ore mining

Ore mined – mine life Ore mined – reporting period Expected quantity to be Quantity of ore stockpiled on
mined during next reporting the tenement at the end of
period reporting period
Insert quantity and units Insert quantity and units Insert quantity and units Insert quantity and units
Production notes
Table 7.2 Ore processing

Ore processed – mine life Ore processed – reporting period Expected quantity of ore to be processed
next reporting period
Insert quantity and units Insert quantity and units Insert quantity and units
Production notes
Table 7.3 Concentrate or other product exported

Concentrate or other product exported – Amount of concentrate or other Expected amount of concentrate or other
mine life product exported – reporting period product to be exported next reporting
period
Production notes
Table 7.4 Overburden or waste mined

Overburden or waste mined – mine life Overburden or waste mined – reporting Expected amount of overburden or waste
period to be mined next reporting period
Production notes
Volume of potential acid forming (PAF) and non-acid forming (NAF) material mined during reporting period
Domain: WRD, TSF etc. NAF: insert quantity and units PAF: insert quantity and units
Remaining capacity of current waste facilities or planned future waste facilities as per approved PEPR/MOP
Domain: WRD, TSF etc. NAF: insert quantity and units PAF: insert quantity and units
Is there sufficient capacity in the current or planned future waste facilities as per approved PEPR/MOP? If not, include what
future work is required.
Click to enter text

8 Compliance with environmental outcomes/objectives and leading indicator criteria

Using Table 8.1, provide a statement that operations were, or were not, compliant with each environmental
outcome/objective (including mine completion outcomes/objectives) specified in the tenement conditions or
approved PEPR/MOP. The statement must be supported by a summary of measurement criteria data that
clearly demonstrates the conclusion that the environmental outcome/objective was (or was not) fully
achieved.
Summarise data relating to any leading indicator criteria in the approved PEPR/MOP. If any leading indicator
criteria have been, or will become, relevant to the operation of any control strategy, the report must state the
actions that were taken and if the relevant controls strategies continue to be effective.
Where instances of noncompliance with the relevant environmental outcomes/objectives in either the
approved PEPR/MOP or tenement conditions have occurred during the current reporting period, also
complete Table 10.1.
Table 8.1 Compliance with environmental outcomes

e.g. air quality, surface water Click to enter text Click to choose a status
Tenement condition
Corresponding tenement condition – if applicable
Outcome/objective measurement criteria

Outcome/objective measurement criteria summary. Further details can be provided in a supporting appendix, but sufficient
details must be provided in this section.
Summarise outcome/objective measurement criteria data as supporting evidence to demonstrate that the environmental
outcome/objective was (or was not) fully achieved.
Leading indicator criteria.

Leading indicator summary. Further details can be provided in a supporting appendix, but sufficient details must be
provided in this section.
Summarise data relating to any leading indicator criteria and state any actions taken, if relevant.

Provide a statement concerning the effectiveness of existing control strategies.
List any additional control strategies implemented in the reporting period or to be adopted in the next reporting period to demonstrate
that the environmental outcome/objective can and will continue to be achieved.

Click to enter text

9 Compliance with non-outcome-based tenement conditions

Using Table 9.1, provide a statement on the compliance status of any tenement conditions of the lease or
licence that do not relate to an environmental outcome in the approved PEPR. Provide evidence to support
the statement of compliance.
This section is not relevant to Private Mines.
Table 9.1 Compliance with non-outcome-based tenement conditions

Tenement condition and Compliance status Evidence demonstrating compliance with tenement condition
number
ML nnnn, Schedule n, Condition Click to choose a status Provide qualitative or quantitative evidence to support the
n compliance conclusion. If detailed data is required, include this as
an appendix, and summarise the data in this table.
If instances of noncompliance with the relevant tenement conditions have occurred during the current
reporting period, also complete Table 10.1.

10 Rectification of non-compliances
Where instances of non-compliance have occurred during the reporting period, complete Table 10.1.
Table 9.1 Rectification of non-compliances
Date of the incident dd/mm/yyyy Date the incident was reported dd/mm/yyyy
What environmental outcome/objective or tenement condition was breached?
Click to enter text
State the cause of the non-compliance
Click to enter text
Detail any actions taken or yet to be taken to rectify the non-compliance and to prevent the recurrence of any such
noncompliance.
Click to enter text
Where non-compliances under regulation 79 of the Mining Regulations 2020 have previously been reported in compliance reports and
not fully rectified at the time of reporting, a status update to assess the effectiveness of rectification must be provided.
Summarise actions being undertaken to rectify previous non-compliances. If unable to demonstrate compliance, state reasons
relevance of the outcome/objective and measurement criteria to the current risk profile of the project or current stage of the project.
Click to enter text

11 Disturbance and rehabilitation activities

Using the tables below, provide a summary of the disturbance and rehabilitation activities. A plan should be
included if there was an increase or decrease to the disturbance footprint during the reporting period.
Table 11.1 Disturbance activities

Area Description of disturbance activity carried out during the reporting Amount of land Total area
period disturbed during disturbed
the reporting (hectares)
period (hectares)
Area or domain Outline disturbance that has occurred Hectares Hectares

Total Hectares Hectares
Table 11.2 Rehabilitation activities

Area Description of rehabilitation works carried Amount of land Estimated amount Total amount of
out during the reporting period rehabilitated of land to be land where
during the rehabilitated in rehabilitation
reporting period the next reporting works are
(hectares) period (hectares) completed
(hectares)
Area or domain Outline the rehabilitation that has occurred Hectares Hectares Hectares
Total Hectares Hectares Hectares
Strategies implemented to avoid or minimise disturbance
Click to enter text
Provide a summary of any potential improvements learned from previous rehabilitation activities
Click to enter text
Insert map or plan showing the disturbance and rehabilitation that has occurred during the reporting period.


12 Reconciliation of native vegetation clearance

If the PEPR/MOP includes an approved native vegetation management plan (NVMP) for the clearance of
native vegetation under the Native Vegetation Act 1991, detail, using tables, text and figures as required:
 the approved maximum native vegetation clearance, as described in the PEPR/MOP (in hectares and
shown on a plan)
 the amount of native vegetation cleared in the reporting period (in hectares and shown on a plan)
 the total amount cleared to date
 any payment made to the Native Vegetation Council within the reporting period
 an estimated amount proposed to be cleared in the next reporting period
 provision of information, including annual monitoring and progress reports to demonstrate compliance
with the NVMP where the Significant Environmental Benefit (SEB) is being provided by the tenement
holder or mine operator with an on-ground SEB offset.
Insert map, plan or figure showing the amount of approved maximum native vegetation clearance and
amount of native vegetation cleared in the reporting period.


13 Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act reporting

Using Table 13.1, where the tenement was the subject of an approval under the Commonwealth
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act), include a summary report
demonstrating compliance with all EPBC Act approval conditions.
Table 13.1 Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act reporting
Condition Condition Compliance status Evidence demonstrating compliance with

number condition
Click to enter Click to enter text Click to choose a status Include data, or refer to supporting report or
text other attachment(s)
Additional requirements
If any additional requirements of the EPBC Act conditions are identified, these must be specifically addressed here.

14 Exempt land
 a statement that all waivers for land relevant to the mining operation are in place and compliant with exempt land provisions, in accordance with Section 9
of the Mining Act 1971.
 an update on whether notice has been given to the Mining Registrar that an exempt land agreement has been entered into.
Table 14.1 Exempt land statement

All waivers for land relevant to the mining operation are in place, and compliant with exempt land Yes or No (if ‘No’ provide further details on the status on any exempt land provision)
provisions, in accordance with Section 9 of the Mining Act 1971
Notice has been given to the Mining Registrar that an exempt land agreement has been entered into Yes or No (if ‘No’ provide the date notice will be given to the Mining Register that an
exempt land agreement will be entered into)
Using Table 14.2, provide the status of exempt land, and a plan showing all exempt land relevant to the mining operations. The plan must detail the extent of
mining operations at the end of the reporting period.
Table 14.2 Exempt land status

Name of person Certificate of title or crown land Reason for exemption Area of exemption Date waiver Any relevant conditions
entitled to details registered/obtained
exemption
Name of landowner Click to enter text e.g. house, cropping land, bore, dam Area of lease in dd/mm/yyyy e.g. rehabilitation requirements Note: do
hectares affected by not include compensation conditions.
exempt land


15 Complaints
Using Table 15.1, provide a summary of any complaints received during the reporting period and how they were resolved.
Table 15.1 Complaints

Date of complaint Nature of the complaint Complaint related to What action was taken to address the complaint Resolution date
a noncompliance (or yet to be taken)
dd/mm/yyyy Click to enter text Yes or No Detail what action was taken (or yet to be taken) to dd/mm/yyyy
address the complaint and any issues identified

16 Management system reviews

Using Table 16.1, provide a summary of any management system reviews undertaken during the reporting period to ensure compliance with relevant
tenement conditions and environmental outcomes and objectives – including mine completion outcomes and objectives.
Table 16.1 Management system reviews

Audit aspect Date of audit Auditor Issues, recommendations for improvement noted Corrective actions identified
What aspect(s) of the dd/mm/yyyy Who undertook the audit or What issues or recommendations for improvement were What corrective action has been, or will be,
management system was review? noted? taken to address any issues identified?
audited or reviewed?
Issues identified
Provide details of any assessment of issues identified in the audit or review with the potential to lead to a noncompliance with approved environmental outcomes/objectives

17 Verification of uncertainty
 a description and status of works undertaken or proposed during the reporting period to address any identified uncertainties or assumptions made in the
approved PEPR or MOP.
 a description and status of works undertaken or proposed during the reporting period to address any additional uncertainties or assumptions identified
since the PEPR or MOP was approved.
Table 17.1 Verification of uncertainty

Description of assumption or Estimated date to Progress in reporting period Confirmed? Works proposed to be undertaken in next reporting period
uncertainty resolve
Groundwater model – refer to Estimated date that Summarise data acquired, and if this data is Yes or No – i.e. A brief explanation of additional works
mining proposal or PEPR/MOP sufficient data has consistent with assumption or model has sufficient
been acquired to data been
confirm assumption acquired to
or model with high- provide a high
level of confidence level of
confidence in
assumption?

18 Changes to authorised operations and emerging environmental hazards

Using Table 18.1, for the reporting period, provide a summary list of:
 any change(s) to authorised operations submitted as a review of a PEPR or MOP or submitted as a change notification in accordance with the terms of
reference for change in operations application.
 any PEPR or MOP approvals.
 any changes to the tenement terms and conditions approved for the reporting period.
Table 18.1 Changes to authorised operations

Description of change to existing mining Date submitted to the Department Date accepted by the Current status at the end of the reporting period
operation department response department
Description of change to existing mining dd/mm/yyyy Approved or not dd/mm/yyyy e.g. crushing and screening plant upgrade commenced,
operation approved estimated completion by mm/yyyy
Provide a description of any new or emerging environmental hazards that apply, or appear to be arising, in relation to mining operations
e.g. uranium mineralisation intersected and the development of radiation management plan has commenced; acid sulfate soils were intersected when excavating drill sumps (list control
measures implemented to prevent environmental harm)

19 Technical reports
Using Table 19.1, provide a summary list of all technical data, studies and reports generated during the
reporting period that support the achievement of tenement conditions and environmental outcomes and
objectives in the approved PEPR or MOP.
Table 19.1 Technical reports

Report title Author(s)
List full report title and published date List author(s) as found in report

20 Voluntary information
Using the tables below, provide a summary list of additional information beyond the minimum required by
legislation to demonstrate compliance. Inclusion of this information will enhance stakeholder relationships,
maintain a social licence to operate and is strongly recommended.
Table 20.1 Voluntary information

Item Description
e.g. project footprint; greenhouse gas emissions; Click to enter text

electricity consumption; annual water usage;
water management and recycling; number of
employees (company and contractors)
Table 20.2 Community engagement

Community or wider environment support Description
activities
e.g. community consultative committee meetings; Click to enter text

mine open days, field day attendance, cultural
heritage training; environmental research
information

Appendix A Public liability insurance

Attach a certificate of insurance coverage. Documents should certify that insurance is current.

Appendix B Exploration on mining leases

Complete this appendix for all exploration on mining leases.
B1 Exploration activities, exploration rehabilitation, exploration liabilities on the mining lease

Have any exploration activities been conducted during the current reporting period? Yes or no If yes, complete all sections of Appendix B.
Have rehabilitation activities been undertaken during the reporting period? Yes or no If yes, complete all sections of Appendix B.
Is there any outstanding rehabilitation from current or previous reporting periods to be undertaken? Yes or no If yes, complete all sections of Appendix B.
If no to all of above, no further information on exploration activities is required.
B2 Summary of exploration activities and status of rehabilitation

Using Table B2.1, provide a summary of all exploration activities and the rehabilitation status of all exploration sites at the end of the current reporting period.
Table B2.1 Summary of exploration activities

Tenement Program Drillholes or Rehabilitated Drill lines / Drill line/access Costeans Costeans Comments
number notification sites drill sites access tracks track length (km) rehabilitated
submit date
Click to enter dd/mm/yyyy Click to enter Click to enter text Click to enter Click to enter text Click to enter Click to enter Click to enter text
text text text text text
Using Tables B2.2 to B2.4 (where applicable), detail the location and rehabilitation status of all exploration sites during the current reporting period and
unrehabilitated sites from previous reporting periods.
Table B2.2 Drillhole or site rehabilitation status

Tenement Program Drillholes or Date drilled Drilling Hole Number of Drill pad Easting Northing Zone Rehabilitation Status† Planned Comments
number notification sites method* depth sumps and size (m2) (GDA 94) (GDA 94) date rehabilitation
submit date (m) dimensions date
Click to dd/mm/ Click to dd/mm/ Click to Click Click to Click to Click to Click to Click dd/mm/yyyy Click to dd/mm/yyyy Click to enter text
enter text yyyy enter text yyyy enter to enter text enter enter text enter text to enter
text enter text enter text
text text
* AC aircore or vacuum; RM rotary mud; RC reverse circulation; RAB rotary air blast; D diamond; P percussion; V vibracore; O other.
† C drillsite completely rehabilitated; N no rehabilitation completed; PR partial rehabilitation – specify remaining rehabilitation to be completed within the comments section.

Table B2.3 Access track or drill line rehabilitation status

Tenement Program Track Tracks or Rehabilitated Area of Rehabilitation Rehabilitation Tracks or Planned Comments
number notification identification lines created tracks or lines disturbance date method lines to be rehabilitation
submit date (km) (km) (ha or m2) rehabilitated date
(km)
Click to dd/mm/yyyy Click to enter Click to enter Click to enter Click to enter dd/mm/yyyy Click to enter Click to enter dd/mm/yyyy Click to enter text
enter text text text text text text text
Table B2.4 Costean rehabilitation status

Tenement Program Costean Date Dimensions Total area Easting Northing Zone Rehabilitation Costean Planned Comments
number notification identification excavated (length, width, of (GDA2020) (GDA2020) status rehabilitation rehabilitation
submit date depth) disturbance date date
Click to dd/mm/yyyy Click to dd/mm/yyyy Click to enter Click to Click to Click to Click to Click to enter dd/mm/yyyy dd/mm/yyyy Click to enter text
enter text enter text text enter text enter text enter text enter text
text
Summarise rehabilitation activities planned for the next reporting period.

Click to enter text
Using Table B2.5, demonstrate how drillholes that intersect a single confined aquifer, multiple aquifers or artesian aquifers were abandoned in accordance
with Information Sheet M21 Mineral exploration drillholes – general specifications for construction and abandonment.
Table B2.5 Drillhole abandonment summary
Tenement Drillhole Aquifer(s) Backfilling Total depth Drilling Aquifer Aquifer Type of Cementing Comments
number intersected? requirements (m) completion formation name interval (m) aquifer(s) interval (m)
date intersected
Click to Click to enter yes or no e.g. cuttings Click to enter dd/mm/yyyy Click to enter text from – to e.g. unconfined, from – to Click to enter text
enter text text only or cuttings text confined or
and cement artesian
grout plugs

Provide a drillhole abandonment or completion diagram(s).
Date prepared Location details Comments


B3 Photos
Using Table B3.1, include representative photos to demonstrate compliance with approved environmental
outcomes. Ensure that all information about each photo is completed.
Table B3.1 Photo monitoring – duplicate table as required
Site identification or Date taken Easting Northing Zone Comments

details (GDA2020) (GDA2020)
Click to enter text dd/mm/ Click to enter text Click to enter text Click Click to enter text
yyyy to
enter
text

B4 Maps
Using Table B4.1, provide appropriate map(s) of all exploration activities conducted. Include all activities
conducted during this reporting and previous reporting periods, and the rehabilitation status of each site
(drillholes, tracks or drill traverses, costeans or trenches). Ensure that all information about each map is
completed.
Table B4.1 Maps showing exploration activities
Date prepared Site identification / details Comments


Appendix C Supporting reports

Supporting reports must be included in the compliance report if detailed information regarding monitoring,
investigations and technical reports are required to demonstrate compliance with environmental outcomes
and objectives –including mine completion outcomes and objectives. Follow these keys in the preparation of
supporting reports:
 When appending a technical report, include a summary of the main findings and conclusions. Link
conclusions back to the approved PEPR or MOP and the relevant environmental outcome, objective or
tenement conditions.
 Where large sets of data have been collected, use charts and tables to summarise findings.
 Graphic representations of the data must clearly display labels, units and values.

Appendix D Example compliance with environmental outcomes/objectives and leading

indicator criteria
Aboriginal heritage ML 123 Compliant
The tenement holder must during construction, operation and post completion ensure that there is no damage, disturbance or
interference to Aboriginal heritage sites, objects or remains unless it is authorised under the relevant legislation.
Tenement condition
OMC1 – Annual audit of land disturbance permits demonstrate that infrastructure locations are within the approved work areas,
cultural heritage survey report conditions, and have authorisations in accordance with the Aboriginal Heritage Act 1988 (SA) prior to
any ground disturbance occurring.
OMC2 – Annual audit of cultural heritage survey records demonstrate that upon discovery of new Aboriginal heritage sites, objects or
remains at infrastructure locations were treated in accordance with the Cultural Heritage Management Plan until authorisations under
the Aboriginal Heritage Act were obtained.
this section
OMC1 – All land disturbance has been spatially audited against land disturbance permit boundaries using survey data, drone and
satellite imagery in ArcGIS, and has confirmed all works were completed within approved work areas, cultural heritage survey report
conditions and with authorisation in accordance with the Aboriginal Heritage Act.
OMC2 – No new Aboriginal sites discovered during the reporting period. Existing sites are demarcated to ensure operations don’t
encroach.
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Monthly inspection (i.e. ground survey, drone flyover or suitable alternative method) at infrastructure locations during construction
demonstrates land clearing has not been undertaken outside of areas defined in the associated land disturbance permit.
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Thirty-two on-ground land disturbance permit inspections were undertaken during the reporting period in conjunction with regular
capture of drone imagery and survey pickups. All 32 inspections demonstrated that land clearing has not been undertaken outside of
areas defined in the associated land disturbance permit.

- Avoidance of sites of cultural heritage significance as determined in consultation with the traditional owners.
- Cultural heritage surveys with the traditional owners.
- Cultural Heritage Register and supporting GIS information (shape files) to record or identify clearance areas and status.
- Land disturbance approval process.
- Cultural awareness training.
- Area-specific and site inductions and training.
- Cultural heritage management plan.
- Identification and fencing of sites of cultural heritage significance.
- Cultural heritage sites are identified through cultural heritage surveys prior to the commencement of any work, all known sites are
recorded and issued in cultural heritage reports with associated GIS data. The cultural heritage reports are document controlled and
the master cultural heritage shape file is updated upon receipt of reports identifying all ground that has been culturally surveyed, sites
identified as culturally cleared, sites identified as not culturally cleared and any specific obligations.
- Land disturbance permits are not approved or issued until the cultural heritage aspects have been reviewed by the company heritage
advisor. Traditional owner cultural monitors are present during initial land disturbance.
- There has been no disturbance of these sites since commencement of mining operations in 2013 including throughout 2019.

n/a


Groundwater – drawdown ML 123 Compliant
The tenement holder must during construction, operation and post completion ensure that there is no adverse change to groundwater
quantity within aquifers outside of the predicted extent of groundwater drawdown delineated by the groundwater model as a result of
mining operations or mining related activities.
Tenement condition
OMC1 – Quarterly monitoring of groundwater compliance monitoring wells demonstrates that the standing water levels don’t exceed
the compliance site-specific trigger values.
this section
OMC1 – No exceedances of compliance levels. Refer to Appendix n for all monitoring results – i.e. hydrographs and figures of
monitoring locations.
Summary results and discussion: Standing water levels were measured quarterly at well A and well B throughout the reporting period.
Water levels for both compliance wells remained above baseline levels and are therefore compliant throughout the reporting period.
An example of well A at monitoring site 1 is provided below.
Well A standing water levels (mToC)
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Quarterly monitoring of groundwater leading indicator monitoring well C demonstrates that the standing water levels are trending in
accordance with the established hydrographs (See PEPR, Appendix B).
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Monitoring well C was monitored quarterly throughout the reporting period. Standing water levels in the leading indicator well (blue
line) showed either no deviation from the predicted hydrographs (red line), or minor fluctuations throughout the year ending with water
levels in line with the predicted hydrographs.
Well C standing water levels (mAHD) vs predicted standing water levels (mAHD)


- Site water balance based on modelling inputs and life of mine plan.
- Production wellfield and mine dewatering will not exceed maximum daily abstraction rate (PEPR, Table 6.19).
- Water balance to be updated in conjunction with life of mine plan.
- Flow/sump meters to monitor abstraction and mine dewatering rates.
- Ongoing calibration of the groundwater model using data obtained from groundwater monitoring
- Installed capacity of pumping infrastructure is below maximum daily abstraction rate.
- Current mine inflows are within modelled parameters.

Appendix A Environmental compliance technical report.

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© Government of South Australia 2021

Minerals Regulatory Guidelines MG3  August 2021 1

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PART 1 – Preparation of a mining compliance report – Guidance

Key regulatory principles

The compliance report should:

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Requirement for submission and reporting period

Format and submission of reports

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PART 2 – Annual compliance report for operations producing

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2 Public liability insurance............................................................................................................................... 10

6 Ore reserves and mineral resources............................................................................................................ 14

7 Compliance with environmental outcomes/objectives and leading indicator criteria....................................15

8 Compliance with non-outcome-based tenement conditions.........................................................................16

10 Disturbance and rehabilitation activities..................................................................................................... 18

11 Reconciliation of native vegetation clearance............................................................................................ 20

12 Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act reporting........................................................22

15 Changes to authorised operations and emerging environmental hazards.................................................25

Appendix A Public liability insurance............................................................................................................... 28

Appendix B Exploration on mining leases....................................................................................................... 29

Appendix C Supporting reports....................................................................................................................... 34

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